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Former Radio 1 Xtra host Charlie Sloth is one of the latest celebs rumoured to be heading into the jungle next month.

After quitting BBC Radio 1Xtra earlier in October before being sensationally removed from the station earlier than planned, he is now odds-on for a spot on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, according to bookies Ladbrokes.

It follows him ending his decade-long run on the radio station, with Ladbrokes spokesperson Alex Apati saying: ‘It was a strange move from Charlie Sloth at last week’s ARIA Awards but it looks like he’s set for a stint in the Jungle in the next few weeks.’

His odds on joining the ITV reality show, which is to be hosted by Declan Donnelly and Holly Willoughby this year, are now just 10/11.

Sloth announced his departure from the station after a decade of service at the start of this month.

‘I want to say a huge thank you to everybody who has listened to me over the years and supported me in everything I have done, I love you, and the journey continues.’ He emotionally added: ‘I joined the BBC as a boy and I leave as a man.’

The DJ’s last show for ‘The 8th‘ was scheduled to be on Thursday November 1, followed by the final Rap Show on Saturday November 3.

Radio 1 had thanked the music enthusiast in a statement at the time: ‘We would like to thank Charlie for bringing all the music, chat, and laughs to the 8th floor,’ the station said.

However, Charlie has now been axed from the station over one week early after ‘pulling a Kanye’ at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAs).

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The 31-year-old shocked attendees of the ceremony as he invaded the stage in protest of Edith Bowman winning an award over him.

And now, the BBC has confirmed that Charlie will not be completing his final shows as planned.

A statement read: ‘We have agreed with Charlie Sloth that he will not be presenting any further editions of The 8th and The Rap Show for Radio 1 and 1Xtra. New presenters will be announced for both shows in coming weeks.’

We have agreed with Charlie Sloth that he will not be presenting any further editions of ‘The 8th’ and ‘The Rap Show’ for Radio 1 and 1Xtra. New presenters will be announced for both shows in coming weeks.

Later on in the night, Radio 1 and 1Xtra Controller Ben Cooper said: ‘I’d just like to say Charlie Sloth has left the building and is leaving Radio 1 & 1Xtra. Apologies.’

Edith poked fun at the DJ the following morning, tweeting: ‘Morning @CharlieSloth hope you are feeling ok this morning.’

Sloth has since taken to Twitter to apologise for the ‘bants’.

Soooo the Arias 😬… it was supposed to be a bit of bants with me jumping on stage, starting with me saying “ok ima let you finish” 🤷‍♂ it wasn’t directed at Edith, i love Edith and like I said so does my Mum ❤ I’ve apologised to Edith privately, I'm sorry to anyone I upset.

He tweeted: ‘Soooo the Arias … it was supposed to be a bit of bants with me jumping on stage, starting with me saying “ok ima let you finish” ‍ it wasn’t directed at Edith, i love Edith and like I said so does my Mum.

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‘I’ve apologised to Edith privately, I’m sorry to anyone I upset. I’ve decided not do the remaining 10 shows on the BBC that I initially agreed. I love you all. Thank you.’